Moon Guide for February 2025
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Christmas Day, on December 25, is one of the most festive Christian holidays in many countries around the world. It celebrates Jesus' birth.
Is Christmas a Public Holiday?
Christmas is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
It is time for children in many countries around the world to hang their Christmas stockings (or pillow cases), hoping for a present to arrive from Santa Claus on Christmas Day.
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About Christmas
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2021 | Sat | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2023 | Mon | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2024 | Wed | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2025 | Thu | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2026 | Fri | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2027 | Sat | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2028 | Mon | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2029 | Tue | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
| 2030 | Wed | 25 Dec | Christmas | Observance |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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